HIA News

It is Not Important How I Discovered This

2012-02-14T21:13:00.005-05:00

It is only important that I did discover this!

By doing a little research, I discovered that there is still a similar product on the market. It is called the "Daddle" and below is a cautionary review of said product which, no doubt will seem most salient to a horsewoman like Molly.

Wandrwoman "Caped Crusader"

This review is from: The Daddle By Cashel (Misc.)

Please note that this Daddle is Western Style and will not be appropriate for those trained in the English Father Riding Method whereby one holds a rein in each hand and posts the trot. If you are looking forward to father jumping, father fox hunting, father polo or daddy dressage you will not be able to use this Daddle. Western Daddle riders hold the reins with one hand, and sit the trot. The pommel or horn on this Daddle is meant to hold a lariat which is useful when roping cattle or other competing or unruly fathers.

Hey Katy, Tell Mike About This Band

2012-01-16T20:36:00.001-05:00

There's is a distinct 'My Bloody Valentine' flavor.

Wow, I'm Really On a Roll

2012-01-16T20:23:00.001-05:00

now that I know how easy it is to embed Youtube videos, LOOK OUT...HOT-CHA-CHA!

Nick Lowe...Ron Sexsmith...Singing a Louvin Brother Song...

2012-01-16T20:11:00.001-05:00

Why didn't this show up on Mary's Google alert?!?

Cool Dad?!? Cool Daughter?!? Two Cool?!?

2012-01-16T19:25:00.001-05:00

HIAer Totally Appreciates NYE Blogging Bender

2012-01-12T19:00:00.003-05:00

Good work, Mully, MrG and Booms!

I love quantity! Quality is over-rated.

Happy 2012!

Killed By Jam

2012-01-08T23:06:00.001-05:00

It is a Tumblr sensation, check it out...

Getting so cold here in Florida

2012-01-03T20:46:00.003-05:00

Even the little Audis had to put on their jackets. Seriously it is getting down to 29 degrees tonight. Today, I had to wear socks, probably I will have to wear them tomorrow.

Is It Morally OK to Mess With Other People's Art?

2012-01-01T00:13:00.002-05:00

Hopefully this question will be answered at
www.killedbyjam.com

for 2012

2012-01-01T00:06:00.001-05:00

more Killed by Jam
www.killedbyjam.com
ask her a question...she loves em....

For 2012...

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

More horse time...

Does this horse make my butt look big?

2011-12-31T23:58:00.003-05:00

Alot Can Happen

2011-12-31T23:58:00.001-05:00

Places and People of 2011

2011-12-31T23:49:00.003-05:00

Bishop, CA Rocks

2011-12-31T23:25:00.003-05:00

Snow South Dakota-Style

2011-12-31T23:19:00.001-05:00

X-mas Polk County Style

2011-12-31T23:09:00.003-05:00

As seen in Auburndale...

Auburn's Metro PCS Kicks Out the Jams

2011-12-31T22:55:00.003-05:00

Grandad Moore's Shell Market

2011-12-31T22:32:00.001-05:00

Grandad Moore had a shell shop in Florida back in the 50s' through the 70s' Must have been a pretty neat place.

Strange vulture

2011-12-31T22:22:00.001-05:00

Neighborhood Water Buffalo

2011-12-31T22:01:00.005-05:00

Joe has a neighbor who has water buffaloes.

Apparently the idea was to milk them.

Just an idea at this stage after 2 years.

Polk County Tour, Part 2

2011-12-31T21:55:00.000-05:00

Invest in Asses

2011-12-31T21:38:00.006-05:00

ok, so it goes like this....in preparation for when everything goes south.....you know when like we are all eating squirrels and stuff...what you are going to need, is a reliable easy-care form of transport. So really the thing you want to invest in is...donkeys. They are easy keepers, don't require alot of hoof care, they will eat pretty much anything. You can ride them, or train them to pull a cart. So just send us some $ and we will aquire a donkey for you and train him, and all you have to do is get to Florida...

2011-12-31T21:38:00.000-05:00

Mixed Ordnance Media, or Art Defense 101

2011-12-31T21:36:00.004-05:00

SKYPE FOR CHRISTMAS: A New Modern Family Tradition

2011-12-31T21:32:00.006-05:00

Pants

2011-12-31T21:32:00.000-05:00

Easter...

2011-12-31T21:31:00.000-05:00

Kids. I Don't think the Easter bunny will be coming this year.

2011-12-31T21:27:00.001-05:00

Safety First

2011-12-31T21:24:00.002-05:00

Instruction.

2011-12-31T21:22:00.002-05:00

Sort of a flow chart of displeasure. "Wolverine" is my boss.

Good things under glass.

2011-12-31T21:20:00.001-05:00

From a French taxidermist in the 1800s'

Cute or Creepy? What's Your Vote?

2011-12-31T21:18:00.000-05:00

In terms of artistic expression, quantity is underrated

2011-12-31T21:11:00.002-05:00

Zolfo Springs, Florida

2011-12-31T21:11:00.001-05:00

These dogs might look very nice

2011-12-31T21:09:00.000-05:00

but they smell like skunks.

Nephews In the SubTropics

2011-12-31T21:08:00.002-05:00

When visiting Florida during December,some teenage boys from the north country might go to beaches to play in the surf, frolic in the sand. Perhaps play volleyball or frisbee with bikini clad girls.

Some read books and play videogames.

Beach Bunny Family Outing

2011-12-31T21:03:00.001-05:00

Polk County Tour, Part 1

2011-12-31T21:00:00.002-05:00

Cleaning detail

2011-12-31T20:58:00.004-05:00

OK, So as a civilized human being we're expected to do mundane tasks like "Cooking" and "Cleaning". So after cooking with a little grease that spattered on the counter. When the oven cooled down, I put Taco up on the range to clean it off. Pretty sweet huh?

A great idea for a new theme park for children that is way better than Legoland

2011-12-31T20:55:00.002-05:00

A working coal mine!

I love belts!

2011-12-31T20:45:00.001-05:00

WTF!? Only ONE Picture of Molly Posted In 2011? I Don't Think So!

2011-12-31T20:38:00.004-05:00

"No, 9:30 isn't too early for a cocktail."

"How's my 'wholesome' looking coming along?

"I like my palm trees long and straight."

BUK is back!

2011-12-31T20:38:00.000-05:00

It is rumored that he will post more than Denise aaaannd Mully.

it is the last day of 2011.......

2011-12-31T20:35:00.001-05:00

and we are having a very nice time here in central Florida. More details to follow.

next time try sticking out your butt.....

2011-12-31T19:06:00.003-05:00

All This and Junior Brown, too

2011-09-13T21:07:00.004-05:00

In case you were wondering, here's what your pal Albert Fish looks like enjoying the Minnesota State Fair:

With Grahmsie, Teen-teen, and fish hats, obviously.

What about the food, you say? Well, here he is buying Spam curds:

Adorable.

Labor Day Tries Desperately to Compete with John Henry Day

2011-09-08T18:09:00.010-05:00

I spent Labor Day weekend visiting friends in Minnesota, They certainly do things differently compared to West River. Instead of building a rock wall on the side of a house, James and Tinea took me to the State Fair with Mary, where we saw Junior Brown and Dr. John play free concerts. We still got to have a Hootenanny with Roxy (see videos below) but instead of dismantling a huge old wooden deck, my friend Amy took me to her partner Tony's house to sup on some delicious dumpling soup that he had prepared.
It was all very lovely, yet quite disconcerting to someone like me, who had been duped into believing that Labor Day with out 'labor' is just a 'day'.

this is a lovely song by Teenage Fanclub

Roxy and I have finally revisited an old classic we use to do some twenty (yes, two-zero!) years ago.

Here is a great Jonathan Richman song Roxy learned

Desperate Attempt to Turn the Head of One Tim Hanson

2011-09-08T17:49:00.004-05:00

These are a few of Tim's favorite songs. Roxy and Mary thought if they performed them, they could garner his attention.

First they cajole him to do something "cheap and superficial"

Sorry ladies, HE'S MARRIED!
And, as you, yourself, sang,
"Rainy day lovers don't love any others, that would not be kind."

Red Right Ankle

2011-08-27T23:24:00.002-05:00

This is the story of being drunk. On life. On successful shopping expeditions. On friends. On Fart Walkers (Sr and Jr. Aka Jason and Justin). On Turdsy Flaherty Beem. On being rock stars. On ass kickery.

And Gin.

$1000 Wedding

2011-08-27T22:34:00.002-05:00

Bad, Bad Day? NO! A good day in St. Paul.

Touching Your Special Area

2011-08-27T21:52:00.002-05:00

A Teddy song, of course.

A Taste of "Heaven"

2011-08-27T20:33:00.002-05:00

Heaven (otherwise known as St. Paul) with Roxy and Mary. And Dr. Gilbey. Mmmm, tasty. You're welcome.

Tomato Invasion

2011-08-06T17:29:00.003-05:00

Once upon a time, a be-costumed blogger drove all the way to St. Paul from Brooklyn.

She brought gin and tonic and mixed drinks for all.

The drinks were super delicious and refreshing.

Good times.

Thanks to cK for the videography (especially the close up of the drinks at the end -- you can see the carbonation!!).

Babyshower Afterparty!

2011-06-24T23:22:00.005-05:00

Katy and Mike invited Jefe and me back to their house after Krista threw them a shower. It was great to have a chance to hear Mike play guitar again after so long. Here are several of the songs we played. The first two are cover songs that dated back to when Jefe first moved back to Vermillion and the three of us would get together every week. Hard to believe there was an era when Jefe and Mike would have that much free time!

This third song is a number I call "Prenatal Freak Out!"

Alison

2011-06-24T23:14:00.002-05:00

Here is an old favorite of mine.

Belindamania!

2011-05-27T23:28:00.003-05:00

I know, I know! the last song I posted was a GoGo's song. I have no idea why I am channeling Belinda of late.

Schwillig Family Portrait

2011-05-23T09:35:00.012-05:00

'Member Kelly Billig and Scott Schwister? Here they are in St. Paul with their offspring, 3-year-old Finn and 12-day-old Gus. PDA: Pretty Damn Adorable.

Beach Bunnies-The New Generation

2011-04-15T19:50:00.003-05:00

On their Florida spring break, Randi and Jordan. And just for fun, an appearance from veteran Beach Bunnies Denise and Molly.

Francoise on the Pergola

2011-04-02T10:06:00.005-05:00

(Outer Vermillion, SD)April dawn on the prairie. Peacock, pergola, and pic courtesy of poet and photog Marcella Remund.

Voices Carry, Yet (Paradoxically), Our Lips Are Sealed

2011-03-24T06:52:00.004-05:00

I think the combination of these two songs turns the lyrics to the Go Go's bouncy pop hit into the paranoid rantings of a delusional schizophrenic. Perhaps he is asking,"can you hear them?" in hopes that he is not alone in hearing them. Perhaps the voices are being carried in his head...Perhaps.

Don't cry Jesus

2011-03-05T11:49:00.004-05:00

Here's a little something I found while playing around with Photo Booth on my computer yesterday. If I recall correctly, this is Elicious and me around a year to a year and a half ago testing how the ukulele sounded shooting video with Photo Booth.

It's short and somewhat amusing (I think) so I thought I'd share...

Dance Me to the End of the Set List

2011-03-02T12:35:00.003-05:00

Looking for links to the set list of my imaginary musical carreer, I started with Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love." Apparently it's on a lot of people's set list. After 2 hours of looking at various versions I leave you with Leonard's own whacky video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pA5UhNaYw0&feature=related

and a lovely version by Madeleine Peyroux

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PSuzsq7WJQ&feature=related

Next up: Van Morrison's "The Way Young Lover's Do."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFSmkY1hOsE

I like Maria McKee's version, but I couldn't find a good link for it.

Case of the Fat Cat

2011-02-26T14:39:00.002-05:00

I don't have any music vids to add, but I want all you cat lovers to meet the cats in my life this year. Booger and Ralphie were brothers and had lived together always. Ralphie died in November and Booger may need a puppy to keep him occupied.

Well, Damn If It Ain't a MAD WORLD

2011-02-26T12:32:00.001-05:00

Much Nanny Was Hootened

2011-02-21T10:20:00.005-05:00

First we got married in a fever...

Then Ericka insisted that we NOT get married...

We may just be 'Driftwood'...

But ultimately 'We Become Silhouettes'

It seems that Bobcat Goldthwait and Catherine Hepburn are touring as the band 'Bobkate Hepthwait.' They stopped by and insisted on recording their own version of 'Jackson.' I insisted on not posting it, but they pulled some of their typical 'Do-You-Know-Who-We-Are?' Star Bullshit...so here it is.

The St. Paul Scene

2011-01-17T11:08:00.004-05:00

Where local musicians are styling some Duran Duran:

Some Neil Young:

And some Seals and Crofts, to ward off the chill:

Mama's Opry

2010-12-23T21:27:00.003-05:00

Here's one for the mama's boys and girls

The Bridges of Pennington County, Part I

2010-12-16T10:28:00.001-05:00

A Little Respite From the Hustle and Bustle of St Cloud

2010-11-15T14:20:00.005-05:00

So there's this park in St Cloud (actually Waite Park) called Quarry Park, and I've been spending some time out there during the glorious weather taking pics. Nothing exciting, but very very pretty.

I will not post the picture i took of the dead deer.

it is all on

2010-10-31T21:43:00.007-05:00

He looks like a born athlete to me....

Fish Family and Friends, Fedora, SD Fall 2010

2010-10-17T10:40:00.005-05:00

I am Back to Digging Thru the Archives

2010-10-06T07:03:00.003-05:00

With all due respect, to hell with the new millenium and its music, here are two songs from 20 or 30+ years ago. the first one is 'Cruel to be Kind'...I know! how did I take this long to get around to posting this chestnut in my repertoire?

I am not going to tell you the name of the second one, because I want you to listen and think 'hmmmm...what a pleasant rough hewed, hard scrabble version of that smooth synth driven pop classic...umm, what was the name of that song...oh, why can't I think of it? It's right on the tip of my...OH MY GOD, NO!!!! WHY WOULD HE TRY THIS ONE? DOESN'T HE REMEMBER WHAT THEY DO IN THE CHORUS? WHY WOULD HE DO THIS TO HIMSELF...MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHY WOULD HE DO THIS TO US? WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO DESERVE HAVING THIS VISITED UPON US?!? But really, stick with me on this one, I don't think the chorus is quite the trainwreck one would imagine. Dast I say I handled it with quite the aplomb. But rest assured I understand your concern.

Got 50 Cents and a Cowboy Hat? USD Wants You!

2010-10-02T08:30:00.002-05:00

More JH 2010 Pix: Including but not limited to Casey riding and not standing around watching Merle work

2010-09-18T09:11:00.003-05:00

Here are a few pix from Labor/John Henry Day 2010

2010-09-16T08:55:00.007-05:00

2-Year-Old Donkey Called Up To Pro Donkey Basketball League

2010-09-13T21:29:00.001-05:00

Midnight Train!

2010-09-08T23:10:00.002-05:00

We finally got a chance to have a hootenanny with Mary singing 'Midnight Train to Georgia'. Jefe was able to 'pip' it up a bit, with the call and response. We found the pip's lyrics online and he ran through it a few times and badda-bing, Bob's yer uncle!

And As I'm on a Roll . . .

2010-08-25T13:53:00.004-05:00

How'bout a couple pensive numbers to showcase my "sensitive" side? I hear it gets groupies. (. . . or maybe it's grupies?) These are very quiet -- sorry, but it's part of the emotional content performance. And I got all arty-film-school on your asses.

Another Teddy Thompson and a Judybats:

And Another Thing, SEHOP!

2010-08-25T11:56:00.006-05:00

A coupla songs 'bout crim'nals and crim'nal activity. One is a Judybats song I think I figured out, and the other is an Everly Bros/Bob Dylan/Teddy Thompson number.

Guilting Provides Impetus, Rebuttal in Posting of Song Vids

2010-08-24T11:58:00.012-05:00

So scuttlebutt on this blog from the over 50 crowd seems to be that they are the only ones posting. In response, I have a few "performances" of my own to showcase . . . even a much-in-demand-from-the-over-50s Culture Club number.

These songs are brought to you by the letter "M".

And the Youngest Becomes the Tallest

2010-08-23T21:29:00.002-05:00

I like to... kick!, stretch!, and KICK! I'm 50! 50 years old! 50 years old. Not afraid to hide my age, 50!

2010-08-19T20:47:00.007-05:00

Well I guess this blog is all about Al these days, so fuck all y'all!!! I'm 50! 50 years old! I like to... kick!, stretch!, and KICK! (and play cover songs) I'm 50! 50 years old! 50 years old. Not afraid to hide my age, 50!

Continuing the trend in which I prove that this old dawg can still hunt, here are two more covers of songs from this millennium.

Not only am I listening to new music, but I am listening to it the MODERNE way...I got me an INTERNET! As a birthday present to myself I went and bought me a webTV (the only appropriate way for a 50 year old to watch all of the worldwide webs.) So now I can find videos of the originals to post here so you can hear how they are suppose to sound.

Scenes from Al Fish's 50th Bday Shebang

2010-07-24T10:53:00.009-05:00

Fiddles, fainting, a film crew, a video bday song tribute, Fish, and a Spam cake. You know how to throw a fete, Vermillion! Thanks to all who came and all who served, even Officer Jacobs who was a little, ahem, "soft on cake crimes."

Fifty Years of Laughter, Tears, Dry Humping

2010-07-23T18:55:00.002-05:00

He lives in a trailer in Vermillion town
Decorated by the Civ
Weekends spent in Dr. Gilbey's spa
Renew your will to live

If Bob and Tom knew my friend Al
They'd have many a tale to tell
A shining example in the human race
We'll never say farewell

Have you heard the tale of Pissyphus
When pee came out of the wall?
Or the workouts in the Jim-nasium
A banging time had by all

He's a friend to bears everywhere
They are his choice of beau
But black kids should be aware
He's fond of the word "Negro"

What he'd do to the baby Jesus
is illegal in some states
But he wrote an ode to Ms. McNicol
And his Brandy takes the cake

Passive aggression is a big pastime
You’ll feel its sting someday
He’s certain that wood paneling
Looks like a va-jayjay

He always gives fair warning
When his brilliance is gonna show
Turns out a be-paned portal
Is simply a window

Yes his friends have many stories
And hope for many more
Take us to the river any time
You lovely old man-whore

If Bob and Tom knew my friend Al
They'd have many a tale to tell
A shining example in the human race
We'll never say farewell
We'll never say farewell

Your'e WELcome.

"You Know You're Getting Older When Your Idea of Going Out Is Sitting On the Patio!"

2010-07-15T10:08:00.013-05:00

Latest bday tributes / Updated 7/23/10:

"Al, we wish we could be there to celebrate with you. You've been a great friend, an inspiration and an amazingly good example of a human being. WE love you AL!" -- Gregg Wortham

"Hello and happy birthday from Amsterdam, Al Fish! We wish we were there to celebrate with you, but alas....we're in Europe! We'll raise a glass (or 10) in your honor!! Miss you." ---Anne & Rick

"Albert! Earl! Fish! I am desolately bereft, or is that bereftly desolate(?) not to be in town right now, but am sending you all kinds of stupendously awesome birthday ju ju! Vermillion would be so much drabber and wit-less without you, and I couldn't be happier to know you. Have a beautiful birthday!!!!" -- Lee Ann Roripaugh

"Oh frabjous day, calloo, callay! You are an inspiration, Al! I wish I had your gifts of joy and pleasure." -- Lucy Vilankulu

"Shouldn't that be the Earl of Fish? Happy bday, Al!" -- Marcela Remund

"I would LOVE to be there! Can somebody give me a ride? Heidi???" - Elyse Arring

Various tributes from the Al's 50th Birthday Shebang Facebook Wall:

"gol dang sonofagun. so sad to miss it. :(" -- Lindy Obach

"I thinkBonnie and I can make it for awhile." -- Mark Winegar

"I'm so sad not to make it!" -- Lucy Vilankulu

"Dognubit. Sometimes, on rare occassions, I long for the Dakota. Case in point: anything Al-related. Luckily he was just here to hang out.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL!!(Oh right, he can't see this, the damn facebook-phobic)"
-- Noelle Kurth

"Joyful and Frentic Flurbengrubers of the Day, Fishy! (or something like that)
Cheers--Bert"

"Aw man, I wish I could be there! Too late to swing it though. :-/" -- Christopher Paul Severson

"sure wish we could makeit! Love you Al, hope you have a Terrific time!!" -- Tinea Graham

"May you celebrate your day gayly, Mr. Fish!" -- Matt Wencl

"Who could resist sitting out on the patio?" -- James Clemetson

"My dear Al! Happy, happy birthday. Wishing you a fabulous day. Love and miss you. Hugs!" -- Jennifer Gaspers

"Happy Birthday Al!! Wish I could be there to celebrate with you. Have an amazing day." -- Annette Gaspers

"happy birthday mr. fish. i so wish i could be there. love love" -- Heidi Iverson

Al Fish's 50th Birthday Shebang
Friday, July 23 --- 5-8 pm
Carey's Bar Patio
18 Main St.
Vermillion, SD

Al Fish on display and cake on hand.

This is How We Spent the 4th of July Weekend

2010-07-08T06:08:00.003-05:00

Rox, Mary and I went to Howard SD and watched my friend's daughter take the stage and sing 'At Last' with her dad and his friend on guitar, her uncle on bass and her cousin on drums.

Mary, Roxy and I Had a Bit of a Hootenanny This Weekend

2010-07-05T20:27:00.004-05:00

TRUCKHENGE!

2010-07-05T19:57:00.007-05:00

Kaw Region Art Park...K.R.A.P.
(But one man's K.R.A.P. is another man's dream)

Here I am at my Valhalla, Truckhenge

Here is Jeff, the fellow who introduced me to my possible future.

This is Ron Lessman, the man who seems to be living the life I was meant to live.

One of the trucks that comprise Truckhenge

But Truckhenge is more than just trucks, here is Boathenge

There is so much more to see, the Bone trailer, the huge paintings he has done on old tent fabric, and his house...it is a 50 ft. Quonset hut that has a second floor comprised of old mobile home chassis with an elevator made from a forklift.

check out the website:
http://www.truckhenge.com/

Just To Prove That I Listen To Music From This Millennium

2010-07-05T19:49:00.003-05:00

Here I am singing a song by a band called 'Blind Pilot'

Check out their version at this website:

http://www.laundromatinee.com/sessions/video_session__blind_pilot

We're taking Mom & Jim to Chef Louie's for dinner tonight

2010-07-03T10:38:00.000-05:00

Morrissey Double-Shot!!

2010-07-03T08:55:00.002-05:00

And it's from ME, not from Jefe!! . . . I KNOW!! Whodathunkit??

One is kinda of depressing (it's MORRISSEY, people!), but the other one is a upbeat, kicky little number.

. . . I like songs about crim'nals.

Guess Who...

2010-06-26T00:14:00.001-05:00

The answer is in the comments section. (Bonus if you can name the tambourine player)

Take Me To the River

2010-06-22T21:49:00.006-05:00

Blue -- For you!

2010-06-19T19:07:00.002-05:00

I got my camera going by prying on the lens with a knife! Technology!

Anyhoo, this is the sad song I mentioned. One of Lucinda Williams'. I was gussied up to go to a party so I took the opportunity to film myself looking better than usual.

Listen for accompanying howls by Mrs. Winklemeyer, my new cat.

Why Am I The Only One Singing On This Blog Lately?

2010-06-13T23:39:00.002-05:00

Come on Rox and Mary! I miss you guys! As a means of protest, I didn't include the ABBA riff in this song. Be assured I could have, and I bet it would have sounded sweet too. I'm sorry it had to come to this. I know ultimately everyone suffers because of it, but I really felt like my hands were tied. What other option did those two scalawags leave me?

Oh, DAD-BURN IT! I just can't stay mad at those two, so I put a big ol' heart around the video, it's no ABBA riff, but it will have to do.

Whatever happened to the Yoda baby?

2010-06-13T09:48:00.005-05:00

He turned 13! Yeah, way. That's me with the birthday boy, Adam Grigg. No he's not standing on anything.

.The birthday fruitcake.

Willy with Jenny and Adam's sister Lucia.

Lucia teaching Uncle Brian and cousin Dylan (also 13) nerf penmanship.

I Was Waiting For A Culture Club Medley....

2010-06-10T08:16:00.004-05:00

I wasn't going to post this until someone else posted a song, specifically I was hoping Roxy would regale us with a few songs from Culture Club that she was working on. But in my continuing series of songs with the ABBA riff I offer you 'Brandy', a rather jaunty rendition, but 'Brandy' none the less. It was a bit unsettling how 'jaunty' I performed it, but try as I might, I just can't slow this one down. I guess I'm an excitable boy (an excitable boy, they all said)

...and here is a bonus video to prove it!

Different Drum

2010-06-01T13:41:00.002-05:00

Well, it starts off a bit shaky, however, by the end, I look downright smug. But once you hear how I have incorporated an ABBA riff into a Michael Nesmith song, how can you blame me... It's an International Power Pop Coup! (By the by, get use to hearing that 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' riff, because I will be sticking it into every song I record henceforth anon!)

Beer to Loosen Up Vermillion Biology Grad Student: $12...

2010-05-25T19:47:00.004-05:00

. . . Listening to said Vermillion Biology Grad Student speak extemporaneously on potatoes: Priceless.